Washington Grays by Claudio Grafulla for Brass Quintet Arranged by Jari Villanueva
Score Score
2 Trumpets in B, Horn in F, Trombone, Tuba Substitute parts for Eb Alto Horn and Baritone T.C. provided
Score and Parts downloaded upon payment

Claudio S. Grafulla (1810–1880) was a composer in the United States during the 19th Century, most noted for martial music for brass bands during the Civil War. Grafulla composed WAshington Grays in 1861 for the 8th Regiment, New York State Militia. This work has been called a march masterpiece, a band classic, and the prototype of the concert march. Showing the stylistic influence of both German and Italian marches, the march has a marvelous balance of technique and melody in a continuous flow of musical ideas.

This arrangement for brass quintet is in the key B-Flat making it more accessible for brass groups. It is scored for

2 Trumpets in B Flat
Horn in F
Trombone
Tuba

You can hear a performance (with added drums) by CLICKING HERE

Music is in PDF Format and will be downloaded upon payment.